What is a Stepper Motor?

What is a Stepper Motor?

Stepper Motors, also known as step motors
or stepping motors, are brushless DC motors that offer precise position and
supreme holding torque. Stepper motors move in discrete steps and come in
a variety of sizes, styles and electrical characteristics.

The rotor of a stepper motor rotates in
steps, hence why they are called stepper motors. The parts of the rotor will be either repelled
away from the magnet or drawn towards it, as the electro-magnets in the stator
are switched off and on. An open loop controller can be used due to the use of
stepping technology; this simplifies the machine design, making the cost of the
system lower than that of a servo motor.

With stepper motors from Heason, motion
control becomes fast, precise and extremely cost effective. The two-phase
motors we have can move at exactly 1.8° increments, which amount to 200 steps
per revolution. Heason also have micro stepper drives, which break the 1.8°
increments into even smaller steps.

What is a Stepper Motor used for?

Speed Control – Precise increments of movement
allows for exceptional control of rotational speed for process automation and
robotics.

Low Speed Torque – Typical DC motors
do not have very much torque at low speeds, but a Stepper motor has maximum
torque at low speeds, making them a great choice for applications requiring low
speed with high precision.

Stepper Motor Applications

Stepper motors have been used in the
following Heason Technology applications:

Stepper Motors from Heason Technology

Stepper Motors are one of Heason’s most
popular products. You can also browse our full range of
motors on our website. For more information on our motors please contact us
on +44 (0) 1403 792 300 or email sales@heason.com.
Make sure you contact us to find the best option for you!